AFC Ajax v FC Barcelona (0-2): Messi fires Barça into last 16 | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona overcame a plucky Ajax at the Amsterdam Arena to claim three points that ensure they will be joining PSG in the second round of the Champions League. Leo Messi was the man of the moment, scoring both goals to equal Raúl’s all-time record of 71 goals in the competition.
Second round berth confirmed, now for first place | FC Barcelona
Tonight’s matches decided which teams will be going into the last sixteen from Group F. Paris Saint-Germain won 1-0 against APOEL at the Parc des Princes, while Barça got the better of Ajax, 2-0, at the Amsterdam Arena. PSG stay top of the group with 10 points and FCB are one behind on 9. That leaves the Dutch (2) and Cypriots (1) out of contention, and the best they can now hope for his third and a place in the Europa League.
Messi equals Raúl's Champions League goalscoring record | FC Barcelona
Leo Messi just can’t stop breaking records and his brace tonight in Amsterdam equalled the all-time Champions League goalscoring record of 71, set by Raúl González with Real Madrid and Schalke 04. He scored those goals in just 90 matches, while Raúl González needed 142 to set a record that Messi now looks almost certain to break.
Luis Enrique glad to be through with two games in hand | FC Barcelona
Naturally enough, Luis Enrique was all smiles after his side defeated Ajax 2-0 to ensure passage to the last sixteen of Europe’s premier club competition. "It is important to have qualified with two games in hand" he told his press conference. "I’d like to stress the way the players behaved. I have no complaints about their attitude tonight."
Xavi Hernández: "We needed this victory" | FC Barcelona
Following Wednesday night’s 2-0 win at the Amsterdam Arena, Xavi Hernández said that "the team needed this win … We were the best team in the second half. We had more of the ball and felt more comfortable. In the first half, they put a lot of pressure on us up front. But that’s the Champions League. They’re a tough opponent and it’s a hard ground to come to. We knew that from last year … But I’m delighted with the three points, they’ll boost the team’s confidence".
Amsterdam victory in numbers | FC Barcelona
After four games, Barça are through to the second round with two more games in hand. Paris Saint-Germain also secured qualification by beating Apoel. Only three players started last night’s match that also started last year’s UCL fixture at the Amsterdam Arena, namely Xavi, Neymar and Mascherano.
Teams stays the night in Amsterdam | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona has announced that due to technical problems with the plane that was due to fly them back from Amsterdam after the game with Ajax, the squad will instead be returning to Barcelona on Thursday morning.
Spanish Cup and La Liga timetables | FC Barcelona
Two new Barça match timetables have been announced by La Liga. Barça will face Huesca in the return leg of the Spanish Cup round of 32 on December 16th at 8.00 PM CET at Camp Nou. The first leg will be on December 3rd at 10.00 PM CET. The LFP has announced the time for the Barça v Córdoba match, the 16th of this year's La Liga
President Bartomeu, interviewed by Dutch daily ‘De Telegraaf’ | FC Barcelona
Barça president Josep Maria Bartomeu spoke to Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf on occasion of the Champions League game with Ajax on Wednesday in the Amsterdam Arena. He had a lot to say about the many links between the Dutch club and FC Barcelona, and particularly the shared legacy of Johan Cruyff.
Porto qualify for knockout stages by beating Athletic Bilbao | Sky Sports Football
In-form Porto sealed their place in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages with a 2-0 win over Group H strugglers Athletic Bilbao. The result eliminates the Spaniards and sees Porto through with two games to spare.
Real Sociedad confirm David Moyes among 4 candidates for manager job | ESPN FC
"It's not a question of waiting for a reply from the coaches we have spoken to," Aperribay said. "A number of names have been mentioned in the press, it's true that we have been in contact with Pepe Mel and David Moyes but we are also talking to a number of other coaches."
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